Alert archive / Colorado / Red Flag Warnings in 2021
Red Flag Warning 8, NWS Grand Junction, CO
NWS Grand Junction, CO issued this red flag warning at Apr 13, 2021, 2:27 PM MDT for Grand County, San Juan County, Utah; 12 counties in Colorado. It took effect at Apr 14, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 9 hr. 10 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 13, 2021, 2:27 PM MDT (20:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 14, 2021, 12:00 PM MDT
- Expired
- Apr 14, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Junction, CO
Counties Archuleta County, CO, Delta County, CO, Dolores County, CO, Garfield County, CO, Hinsdale County, CO, La Plata County, CO, Mesa County, CO, Montezuma County, CO, Montrose County, CO, Ouray County, CO, San Juan County, CO, San Miguel County, CO, Grand County, UT, San Juan County, UT
The radar
The Grand Junction radar (KGJX), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2:47 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 3 Nw Fruitvale, CO | ASOS STATION KGJT GRAND JUNCTION RGNL AP. |
| Apr 14, 2:55 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 44 | 3 N Delta, CO | AWOS STATION KAJZ BLAKE FIELD AIRPORT, DELTA. |
| Apr 14, 3:15 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 5 W Telluride, CO | AWOS STATION KTEX TELLURIDE REGIONAL ARPT. |
| Apr 14, 3:35 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 44 | 1 E Blanding Muni Arpt, UT | AWOS STATION KBDG BLANDING. |
| Apr 14, 3:55 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 5 Sw Cortez, CO | ASOS STATION KCEZ CORTEZ MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. |
| Apr 14, 4:33 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 2 Nw Montrose, CO | ASOS STATION KMTJ MONTROSE RGNL AIRPORT. |
| Apr 14, 4:44 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 3 Wsw Oxford, CO | ASOS STATION KDRO DURANGO LA PLATA CNTY AIRPORT. |
| Apr 14, 5:24 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 2 E Rifle, CO | ASOS STATION KRIL GARFIELD COUNTY RGNL AP. |
| Apr 14, 5:35 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 43 | 2 Wnw Pagosa Springs, CO | AWOS STATION KPSO STEVENS FIELD ARPT. |
| Apr 14, 7:55 PM MDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 7 W Cattle Creek, CO | AWOS STATION K5SM SUNLIGHT. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 114 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2770 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 57 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -34 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 67 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
277 WWUS85 KGJT 132027 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 227 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 COZ207-290-UTZ490-491-141200- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0007.210414T1900Z-210415T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1900Z-210415T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 227 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 290, 490, AND 491... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ203-292-141200- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0007.210414T1900Z-210415T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1900Z-210415T0300Z/ Lower Colorado River-North Fork Forecast Area- 227 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 292 BELOW 8000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ295-141200- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1900Z-210415T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 227 PM MDT Tue Apr 13 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
4 follow-up statements
085 WWUS85 KGJT 140833 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 233 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 COZ207-141645- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0008.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 233 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ295-141645- /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.A.0008.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/ /O.EXT.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 233 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ290-UTZ490-491-141645- /O.EXT.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/ Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 233 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 290, 490, AND 491... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ203-292-141645- /O.EXT.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/ Lower Colorado River-North Fork Forecast Area- 233 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 292 BELOW 8000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
892 WWUS85 KGJT 141728 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 1128 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 COZ207-150130- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0008.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 1128 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ295-150130- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.A.0008.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 1128 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && $$ COZ290-UTZ490-491-150130- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/ Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 1128 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 290, 490, AND 491... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ203-292-150130- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.210414T1800Z-210415T0300Z/ Lower Colorado River-North Fork Forecast Area- 1128 AM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 292 BELOW 8000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
146 WWUS85 KGJT 142012 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 212 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 COZ207-151200- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0008.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0009.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 212 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ295-151200- /O.UPG.KGJT.FW.A.0008.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KGJT.FW.W.0009.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 212 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ290-UTZ490-491-150300- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/ Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 212 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 290, 490, AND 491... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ203-292-150300- /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/ Lower Colorado River-North Fork Forecast Area- 212 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 292 BELOW 8000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
982 WWUS85 KGJT 150254 RFWGJT URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 854 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 COZ207-151200- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0009.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/ Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 854 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 207... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ295-151200- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/ /O.CON.KGJT.FW.W.0009.210415T1800Z-210416T0200Z/ Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 854 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295 BELOW 8000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area below 8000 feet. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will become favorable for rapid ignition and spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ COZ290-UTZ490-491-150400- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/ Paradox Valley Forecast Area-Colorado River Basin-Southeast Utah- 854 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 290, 490, AND 491... Widespread critical fire conditions are no longer being met so the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. Localized conditions may continue for the next few hours. $$ COZ203-292-150400- /O.EXP.KGJT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210415T0300Z/ Lower Colorado River-North Fork Forecast Area- 854 PM MDT Wed Apr 14 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 203 AND 292 BELOW 8000 FEET... Widespread critical fire conditions are no longer being met so the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire. Localized conditions may continue for the next few hours. $$
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.